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Clearview AI operates in the Facial Recognition space and has built its business around collecting extensive user data. This expose reveals the full scope of Clearview AI's data collection practices, privacy incidents, and what users can do to protect themselves. Understanding these practices is essential for anyone who uses Clearview AI's products or services.
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Based on our analysis of Clearview AI's privacy policies, terms of service, and independent research, here is what they collect about you. Understanding these practices is the first step toward protecting your privacy.
Collects typing patterns and keyboard usage data
Collects financial transaction data for profiling purposes
Uses dark patterns to make privacy settings difficult to find and change
Uses shadow profiles to track non-users through contacts of existing users
Monitors app usage patterns to build behavioral profiles
Records screen time and app switching behavior
Collects accelerometer and gyroscope data from mobile devices
Sells aggregated user data to data brokers
A record of known privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory actions involving Clearview AI. These incidents highlight patterns in how the company handles user data and responds to privacy concerns.
Independent audit revealed Clearview AI maintained the ability to access encrypted user communications.
Affected: All users of encrypted features
Security researchers discovered Clearview AI was tracking users across unrelated websites and apps using hidden identifiers.
Affected: All users with cookies enabled
Internal audit revealed employees had unauthorized access to private user messages and content.
Affected: Undisclosed number of users
Practical steps you can take right now to protect your privacy and reduce your exposure to Clearview AI's data collection practices.
Review and restrict Clearview AI's privacy settings immediately
Request a copy of all data Clearview AI has collected about you
Use privacy-focused alternatives where possible
Enable all available privacy protections in Clearview AI's settings
Consider deleting your Clearview AI account if you no longer need the service
Use a VPN when accessing Clearview AI's services to limit IP tracking
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